Prentverkoper by Anonymous

Prentverkoper 1877 - 1896

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Anonymous

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Location

Rijksmuseum
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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, lithograph, print, etching, paper, ink
Dimensions
height 91 mm, width 79 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

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portrait

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drawing

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water colours

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lithograph

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ink paper printed

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print

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etching

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paper

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ink

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genre-painting

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realism

About this artwork

This drawing, titled "Prentverkoper," resides in the Rijksmuseum and was created by an anonymous artist. The work is rendered in sanguine, a blood-red chalk, on paper. The composition is striking in its simplicity. A lone figure, presumably the print seller of the title, stands centrally, framed by a stark urban backdrop. This individual is almost engulfed by the very prints they are attempting to sell, a visual manifestation of their trade. The use of sanguine gives the work a warmth, yet the anonymity of the artist and subject introduces a sense of detachment. It challenges fixed meanings. The drawing exists in a space of representation, prompting questions about commerce, identity, and the role of art in society. The artist's choice of sanguine, a medium often used for preparatory sketches, reinforces the idea of art as a process. It serves not just as a finished product, but a constant state of becoming, open to continuous readings and interpretations.

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